STASH: State of (im)balance

Politics. Immigrants. Class struggle. Nuclear war. Pollution. Illness. The end of the world. All in the spirit of the title of the old SF horror film “The Earth Dies Screaming”. And we just got used to it. They thought that maybe somewhere in the billions of galaxies there are better ones, but also this one, as it is, being the best for us because it is the only one for us. The entropy of the modern world, the eternal pursuit of balance and the occasional slippage, are fascinating conglomerate themes that leave no artist indifferent. How to visualize a delicate idea while accentuating its engagement, summing it up in the format of an advertising message, is an equally fascinating process.
Extraordinary examples of the interaction of strong narrative and visual language were found in the extensive catalogue of the STASH PERMANENT COLLECTION. Based in Toronto, STASH is the world’s largest video library of animation, special effects and design, housing an archive of over 5,500 projects including advertising, music videos, short films, and other outstanding content and is considered a vital resource for creative professionals and students. This year, Animanima takes you on an exciting journey, in the spirit of STASH’s slogan: “Stay inspired.”